Let the wasp rebuild the nest then at night puff in some Delta Dust. Delta Dust will not kill them instantly but the wasp will track the dust around the nest and kill everyone.

https://www.amazon.com/Delta-D...id=1646676227&sr=8-2

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Originally posted by lastmanstanding:

A wasp won't build within 100' of a existing nest

I don't think that's true. First-hand observation: I have found multiple nests on the outside of my house, within five or ten feet of each other.

I've got 3 dead red wasp nests within 6 ft of each other. 2 were alive at the same time.
The another about 10 ft away & 6 ft lower.

“ I dont do anything to the bees, they are welcome to do their pollinating thing.”

Wasps are actually fairly prolific pollinators but they lack the hive strength of honeybees in terms of volume. They are also predatory towards the larva of things we don’t like eating our food and leafy plants. I leave them alone as long as they are not in high traffic areas- the ones near ingress/egress points, hose reels, porch railings, etc. get the boot.

Thank you for all the reply's

I have tried several things mentioned. The fake Wasp nest, they loved it. I have sprayed them with Wasp spray only to have them come back to the same area several days later,and build a new nest.
I tried a sticky trap for Wasp however it attracted other insects I did not want to eliminate.
I have not tried soapy water and peppermint oil I think that will be my next attempt.

Once again thanks everyone.

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Originally posted by 71 TRUCK:
Thank you for all the reply's

I have tried several things mentioned. The fake Wasp nest, they loved it. I have sprayed them with Wasp spray only to have them come back to the same area several days later,and build a new nest.
I tried a sticky trap for Wasp however it attracted other insects I did not want to eliminate.
I have not tried soapy water and peppermint oil I think that will be my next attempt.

Once again thanks everyone.

If you have a single wasp on a tiny nest that you keep knocking down, you have a queen trying to establish herself. As long as you keep removing it, there will only be one single insect to deal with. If she can’t brood eggs that eventually become workers, you won’t have a real issue. She will most likely give up at some point and move elsewhere or leave you dealing with a single wasp in perpetuity until she dies.

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Originally posted by gearhounds:

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Originally posted by 71 TRUCK:
Thank you for all the reply's

I have tried several things mentioned. The fake Wasp nest, they loved it. I have sprayed them with Wasp spray only to have them come back to the same area several days later,and build a new nest.
I tried a sticky trap for Wasp however it attracted other insects I did not want to eliminate.
I have not tried soapy water and peppermint oil I think that will be my next attempt.

Once again thanks everyone.

If you have a single wasp on a tiny nest that you keep knocking down, you have a queen trying to establish herself. As long as you keep removing it, there will only be one single insect to deal with. If she can’t brood eggs that eventually become workers, you won’t have a real issue. She will most likely give up at some point and move elsewhere or leave you dealing with a single wasp in perpetuity until she dies.

This is the exact problem I am having. One Wasp, small nest. This has been going on for several weeks, is it possible there is more than one Queen in the area?

I have a problem with them around the house and barn and decks-this must be a breeding ground for them. When I see them establishing nests, I wait until dark when everyone is home in the nest and go around hitting them with foaming wasp and hornet killer. That stuff sticks to them and kills everybody In the nest. We have grandkids visiting a lot and I like staying on top of them. I buy a case of the stuff every spring. P.S. We don't fool with big yellowjacket nests when we find them, they can be lethal. We have a pro come in his space suit and fog them and remove the nest when we run across one.

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Originally posted by 71 TRUCK:

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Originally posted by gearhounds:

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Originally posted by 71 TRUCK:
Thank you for all the reply's

I have tried several things mentioned. The fake Wasp nest, they loved it. I have sprayed them with Wasp spray only to have them come back to the same area several days later,and build a new nest.
I tried a sticky trap for Wasp however it attracted other insects I did not want to eliminate.
I have not tried soapy water and peppermint oil I think that will be my next attempt.

Once again thanks everyone.

If you have a single wasp on a tiny nest that you keep knocking down, you have a queen trying to establish herself. As long as you keep removing it, there will only be one single insect to deal with. If she can’t brood eggs that eventually become workers, you won’t have a real issue. She will most likely give up at some point and move elsewhere or leave you dealing with a single wasp in perpetuity until she dies.

This is the exact problem I am having. One Wasp, small nest. This has been going on for several weeks, is it possible there is more than one Queen in the area?

Possible- pretty much every wasp you see in early spring is a queen. They overwinter in cracks and crevices until warm temps bring them out. If it is going to the same immediate locale, it is likely the same one. Give her a few more knock downs (or mash her while on the nest- the back end of a broom handle or long flat ended pole will do nicely). She’ll either get mashed, move on, or never get established.

a solution of Dawn Dish soap and water in a spray bottle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRtbDFNPg_g

If the nest isn't bringing WASP's into my direct path, I let them build until their hearts content. Get the queen settled in.

Then I destroy the nest wholesale. This creates significant recovery time vs. chasing them away every weekend.

I use a garlic solution in a sprayer.
Cover all the eves and places they can nest. Keeps them away and if there is one building a nest they leave quickly.
Keeps the mozzies away as well.

The solution I bought is concentrated - 3 ozs added to a 1 gallon sprayer.

Reapply maybe once monthly.

I guess my hillbilly raising is showing - we NEVER refer to a hornet's nest as a wasp nest. That is kinda like comparing a .22 rifle to a Barrett! That being said, I have often seen wasps build their nests in the same neighborhood. I have never seen wasps (as in red wasps) share a neighborhood with a true hornets nest. (Maybe my wasps are racist and don't follow normal wasp social habits. )

Once again thanks everyone for the replies.

Quick update
Removed the nest that was started and within 24 hours the Wasp was back and building a new nest.
So I ripped the new nest down and will spray with peppermint oil and give this a try.
It would not be so bad however the nest is in between my screen door and my sliding glass door.

WallyMart has a package moth balls that come in two in a little packet. On the fence I stapled a little packet on the underside of the 2x4 (to help keep it dry) - haven't had issues for a couple years.


Rick.